Prior Authorization Reform, Sports Betting and More: #MSLeg Roundup
Legalized sports betting, prior authorization reform and Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women were among the issues lawmakers tackled last week.
Legalized sports betting, prior authorization reform and Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women were among the issues lawmakers tackled last week.
“Nearly one-third of Mississippians live with high cholesterol,” cardiologist Dr. Kevin Hall writes, warning that insurance companies are statistically more likely to deny life-saving medications for Black and hispanic cardiovascular-disease patients, especially women. Hall, a Tupelo, Miss., native, encourages Mississippians to practice preventative care with regular screenings, to educate themselves further on risk factors and to consider effective prescription access for better patient outcomes.
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